Opening Leigh scooter shop is dream come true for businessman

A BUSINESS owner has turned his weekend hobby into a new enterprise by opening his own scooter shop.

Martin Stones has had an interest in scooters - particularly classic 1960s Italian models such as Vespas and Lambrettas - for much of his life and has now realised his dream of owning his own scooter shop by opening GB Italia Scooters next door to his existing shop Stones Carpets in Chapel Street, Leigh.

“Scooters have been a passion of mine for a very long time so to be in a position to open a business dedicated to that is fantastic. There are not a lot of shops like ours in the area,” Martin said.

“Being close to other towns including Warrington, Manchester and Liverpool will hopefully bring more people into our town.”

The shop sells new LML Vespas scooters as well as parts and accessories, and also has a workshop for general tune-ups.